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This multi-sport trip to Peru offers a wide range of different adventure activities as well as cultural tours and archeology of the Inca Empire. It includes visits to Cusco and Machu Picchu, as well as famous locations in the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas. Among other activities- You will have a chance to interact with locals, try local cuisine, explore ancient ruins, learn the history of this unique area, trek the Lares Inca Trail, pursue outdoor activities, see glaciers, jungles and other fantastic scenery in the Andes mountains, sample the fun nightlife, and visit local markets This is a fully guided tour and our guides will take you to the famous sites of Peru as well as off the beaten path destinations.

Day 1 10/9 ARRIVE LIMA AND TRANSFER TO CUSCO
Please book your intl flight for:
Arrival in Lima on your intl flight no later than 8:00am on Oct 9th.
You will be catching a group air flight from Lima to Cusco at 10:10 am (subject to change by airlines) that is included in your trip package.
You will be provided detailed instructions and contact info for taking this flight prior to traveling. This group flight to Cusco is the official start of the trip.

(If you need to or would like to arrive on Oct 8th or earlier to visit Lima, then we recommend the Marriott Hotel in Miraflores as a place to book for an extra night before the trip, they have an airport shuttle as well)

*If you have joined us on the Amazon Explorer trip from 10/2-10/9, then you will already be in Cusco today for the start of the trip and checked in at the hotel from the night before at no additional charge.

Upon arrival in Cusco- We will be met by your trip host and transferred to the hotel in Cusco where you will get checked in. We will have a quick meet and greet with the entire group while we taste a Coca leaf tea (traditional Peruvian drink) After unwinding from the flight we will have time for a special group lunch to get to know our fellow travelers and to be introduced to traditional Peruvian Cuisine. Later that afternoon your Cusco tour guide meets you and takes you on a sightseeing tour of the town taking in the colonial churches and visiting Inca ruins outside the city; Sacsayhuaman (temple of the Lightning), Qenqo (ceremonial place) and Tambomachay (Temple of the water). Early this evening there will be a mandatory meeting for all trekkers to meet guides, go over packing list, safety, etc. Exact time and location: TBA earlier that day.
Lunch included. Dinner on your own. Hotel Prisma (or similar)

Day 2 10/10 CUSCO: Breakfast included. Free day in Cusco to partake in one of the numerous adventure tours at additional cost (horseback riding, white water rafting, mountain biking) or just take a free day to explore on your own (ideas include catching a soccer match or shopping for crafts). The rest of the evening will be at leisure to explore Cusco’s great restaurants, nightlife, attractions, or just to relax.
Lunch and Dinner on your own arrangements. Hotel Prisma

Day 3 10/11 CUSCO - CALCA - QUISHARANI- CUNCANI
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included
We leave from Cusco early in the morning by bus and travel through the Sacred Valley. About 1 hour to reach Pisac (3,350 mts) where we will proceed on directly to the ruins before returning for a short stop at Pisac and its famous market. We will then continue onto Quisharani (3,700 mts) where will trek over our first pass at 4200 meters before descending to our first camp at Cuncani (3750 mts).

Day 4 10/12 - CUNCANI - LAGUNA ARUYACOCHA Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included
After continuing up through the valley, we arrive to the community of Huacawasi. People here produce some of the finest weavings in Peru. Passing this community we begin climbing up to our second and highest pass of the hike (4500 mts), From here, we catch a stunning view of the renowned Mount Veronica (5750m.) Descending gently for about one hour, we come to the beautiful Aruyacocha Lake, and our last campsite.

Day 5 10/13 - LAGUNA ARUYACOCHA - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES Breakfast, Lunch are included
Today our trail leads downhill to an overlook facing a wide valley. Descending into the valley, we eventually arrive to the administrative Yuanahuara and enjoy our guided tour. Lunch. We continue the hike for an hour and half to arrive Ollantaytambo. This Inca fortress is situated in a fertile river valley and sheltered by mammoth mountains, this ancient Inca village is considered one of the most important living museums in the world. This is a perfect place to appreciate the vast archaeological remains and a wide variety of flowers and birds species. We take the afternoon train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and spend the night there in a comfortable hotel. Reunite with the non-trek group this evening. Overnight in Aguas Calientes Hotel

Please note- All projected times and hike distances are approximate and only estimates. Actual times between campsites may vary. Guides reserve the right to change campsite locations and/or modify the itinerary if needed. Horses are to help carry supplies and gear not to ride. All times for tours, transfers, daily arrival/departure times, etc are approximate and subject to change at the guide’s and or host’s recommendations. Erik’s Adventures reserves the right to alter the itinerary if necessary due to safety concerns, circumstances outside its control (ie worker strikes, weather, government, etc.). During the trek, we reserve the right to make changes if needed for safety, scheduling, and other concerns.

Day 6 10/14 MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO Breakfast is included.
After an early breakfast at 5:30 am take the early morning bus up to Machu Picchu. After witnessing sunrise over this majestic place, we will have a guided tour of the complex with our local guides (approx. 3 hours) Afterwards, There will be several hours available to spend as you choose in this unique archaeological site, allowing ample opportunities to explore on your own. . Bus back to Aguas Calientes town included. Later afternoon train/bus returns you to Cusco that evening. Optional visit to Aguas Calientes Hot springs (extra charge 4$ per person) before the train ride back to Cusco at around 4:30 pm. Arrive around 9pm at hotel in Cusco. Lunch and Dinner on own arrangements. Hotel Prisma

Day 7 10/15 CUSCO Breakfast and Dinner are included. Free day to do another adventure activity or just relax, shopping and exciting nightlife of Cusco. Lunch on own arrangements. That evening there will be a special farewell dinner and cultural show (included) at a famous restaurant in Cusco. Hotel Prisma

Day 8 10/16 CUSCO- LIMA: Breakfast included. Morning transfer to Cusco airport. Fly back to Lima from Cusco. Arrive Lima airport around 9am. Please book return intl fights home from Lima for after 12pm to ensure you make the connection.

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All sales are final and no refunds will be issued. If you cancel an event within the cancellation policy detailed in the event description, a credit will be issued for the full amount that can be applied towards a future event. All trips are rain or shine with the exclusion of conditions deemed hazardous to your safety. If a trip is rescheduled due to unsatisfactory conditions, weather, double booking or any other unforeseen circumstances, an in-house credit for the trip will be applied to any other trip for one calendar year. Meet Market Adventures is a social event company for singles. Our events run on a first come first serve basis. We do not guarantee equal men to women ratios at events. We do guarantee that you will have fun and meet new people.

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